Xu Xiake (1587-1641)
Xu Xiake was a Chinese travel writer and geographer of the Ming dynasty, known best for his famous geographical treatise, and noted for his bravery and humility. (Xu Xiake Quotes)
“Having seen the Five Great Mountains, one does not see other mountains; having seen Huangshan, one does not see the Five Great Mountains”
Xu Xiake
“Whilst there are many famous mountains, there is none like Huangshan. Having ascended Huangshan, there are no more mountains under Heaven, the viewing (of other mountains) stops”
Xu Xiake
“五岳归来不看山，黄山归来不看岳”
Xu Xiake
“薄海内外之名山，无如徽之黄山。登黄山，天下无山，观止矣！”
Xu Xiake
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